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Show 8 SurANews. Wed. Oct. 19. 1988 SAY BIOLOGISTS TO RESIDENTS OF UTAH Game licenses to be sold during day hunt Teeth tell age of Deer No Big Biologists throughout Utah will be collecting data on the upcoming deer harvest. One of these will be removing one of the front teeth from the deer. Microscopic examination of this single tooth will provide biologists with the exact age of the animal. A good estimate of age can be made using a variety of tooth characteristics. Including: Fawns have an incomplete set of teeth consisting of incisors (front teeth), three premolars and one molar. An adult deer has 20 teeth . on the lower jaw, while a fawn has only 16. A yearling will have three temporary molars that are heavily worn. A two year old will have a full set of permanent teeth. These will snow little or no wear and will be whiter than the molars. A mature deer, from three to seven years of age, will have teeth in good condition, but they will be stained and show varying wear. The back cusp on the third molar will be collapsed. Old deer show their age by well worn teeth, some nearly having to the gums, and in some cases will have teeth missing. 1 1 Big Game licenses will not be sold to resident hunters during the general deer hunt, October 22 through November 1. Resident hunters must purchase hunting licenses by midnight, October 21. However, hunting licenses will be sold to non residents during this period. The decision to suspend resident license sales during the deer hunt is a result of excessive abuse of 's Register those The Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation is encouraging all owners of off highway vehicles to register their machines before the hunting season. Park rangers will be out during elk and deer hunts to check registrations. A highly concentrated effort and patrol will be put on throughout Sevier County during the elk and deer hunts by rangers checking to make sure that sportsmen are complying with Utahs OHV law. The main concerns of rangers will be that of registration. Utah law now requires all OHVs to be registered. OHVs can be registered through the Motor Vehicle Division in individual counties. The fee s $12. Besides having their OHVs registered, care should be taken that violations in hunt vio- problem facing hunters during the big game seasons, according to Utah wildlife officials. Most wildlife violations during the big game seasons involve either failure to properly tag harvested animals or the illegal transportation of wildlife. Craig Miya, assistant Chief of Law Enforcement for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports that during major roadblocks last season, over 45 percent of the vehicles stopped were involved in some type of game or fish violation. roadblocks are planned for this year, Miya said. More We will have both the major roadblocks and smaller roadblocks on feeder routes. Hunters need to be aware of laws regarding tagging and transporting and abide by these laws to avoid violating the law. Remember too, that big game hunting begins a half hour before sunrise and ends a half hour after sunset 1 region. Most deer herds are reported to be holding at the 6500 to 8000 foot level. Hunters should find deer around the edges of mountain ma- - 527-473- arm accidents last year n Utah. Five Having a loaded gun in your car or truck while driving is not only against the law, but also just plain stupid! Utah law defines an unloaded gun as having cartridges or Your Local Hunting 5. RASMUSSEN'S -8- 00-662-DEER With Road Hazzard Warranty hogany, oakbrush and aspen stands. Wildlife officers want to make sure no moose or elk are accidentally shot during the deer season. Several moose herds have been established in the area, and elk also range here. Moose are basically curious, shy, and they have poor eyesight Deer hunts are urged not to panic and shoot in case a nosy moose takes a few steps towards them. Southeastern Utah herds on the Bookcliffs, Henries, and Elk Ridge are expected to be in good condition this year. Last year some 18,000 hunters harvested more than 7,000 bucks in southeast Utah alone, with a success rate of 40 percent Hunter success will depend on the weather to some extend. If the weather remains hot and dry, hunting may be difficult because the animals will still be in the higher elevations. If early snowstorms occur, they will migrate to lower ranges. The South Bookcliffs and desert areas of Carbon, Emery and Wayne counties are expected to be excellent. Good success for deer hunters is anticipated for all areas in Southeastern Utah. Courser Radials 8.75x16.5 $111.95 Mounted & Balanced I Hercumile the magazine or clip loaded, but no loaded cartridge or shall in the firing chamber. 800x16.5 5 Quarts of Oil $76.95 $19.95 Tire Front Wheel Spin Balance Pack 4x4 Special & $39.95 Rotation $19.95 Radiator Flush & Check Fuel 2 Gallons Antifreeze Propane $22.95 Goodies shells in the clip, but they cannot be in a position that a single pull of the trigger will discharge the firearm. Revolvers must have two empty chambers, one immediately under the hammer and another next in line to fire. A semi automatic pistol.anyrifleorshotgun.mayhave Lube, Oil, Filter I I B I I I I SAYS DWR people were accidentally shot this way, and two of them died. Equipment!!! Headquarters Off highway vehicle education classes are being offered throughout the state. For classes in this information call loaded firearms allowed in vehicles Loaded firearms in vehicle Specials on other Hunting 1. No were the number one cause of fire- Reg. $12.88 a box HERCULES STEEL BELTED RADIALS forecast for 1 988 lent range conditions in the southern $9.99box OHVs are in good working order and have proper safety equipment. Other concerns are allowing under age persons to operate an OHV, allowing juveniles to ride an OHV without helmets and driving OHVs under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Take a few minutes to check the laws and areas that are open to OHV use. If any sportsmen have questions on the laws or areas that are open to OHV use contact the Division of Parks and Recreation at Fremont Indian State Park. Park personnel will be happy to answer any and all of your questions; Call 527-463- 270, 308, 243 main in visual and verbal contact (without the use of optical or radio equipment) with that adult at all times while hunting. Also new this year anyone (resident or non resident) bom after December 31, 1965, must successfully complete a hunter education program before purchasing a Utah big game or combination license. Deer hunting The deer hunting forecast for the Central Region of Utah is as follows: Deer numbers are up from last year in central Utah, apparently recovered from the heavy losses of the 1983-8- 4 winter. Mild winters the last three years have resulted in excellent fawn survival, and hunters should see more mature bucks this season. Hunter success is expected to be up from last year. Big game managers in the region report that deer populations are concentrated near water sources. Deer numbers on the northof Manti Mountain are comer west still lagging behind, but the rest of the Manti range is supporting good deer populations. Drought conditions persist from Juab County northward, and unless weather conditions change, the fire danger will remain high during the hunt. Unlike the drought stricken northern Units, there has been excel- 30-0- 6, Poaching Hotline Regulations for 14 year-old- s during hunts given A new law passed this year by the Utah State Legislature allows Utah youngsters to hunt big game at 14 years of age. Under the old law, a hunter had to be 16 years old before he could hunt big game. Of course, they must also successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing a license. They must also be accompanied by a par- ent or legal guardian and must re Winchester Rifle Off-Highw- ay vehicles before Hunt many transport Tagging and transport people will be less likely to break the law. MGfflMuKeKI Roadblocks turn up lations continue to be the major the old license procedure, which encouraged unethical hunters to party hunt. Party hunters sometimes kill several deer during the season, then ask friends or relatives to buy licenses so the animals can be tagged. With no resident license sales during the hunt, it is hoped that these I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I S ALINA : FREEWAY SHELL 1385 South State - Salina - 529-347- 0 I I I I J |